Don't tell dirt, but I think I love snow

Dear Dirt,

I miss you dearly.  You are irreplaceable.  You are my best friend.  I love you very much. That said, I need you to know I've found someone.  Her name is snow.  She's very very beautiful, but as cold as ice.  I could never love her the way I love you, but in your absence I really needed a friend to turn to.  Don't be upset with me.  I really do wish for your swift return.  But for now, I will let myself love snow.  Just a little.  

Yours Always,

Renee

Corner Canyon was amazing today.  It was sunny, and just absolutely stunning out.  I really enjoyed the quiet and solitude.  The trek up was very slow, but I bombed the downhill like nobody's business.  I'm feeling really strong and great running these days!  

I plowed lots of first tracks.

By the time I got back to the car, it was dumping!  

Snow! <3

4.76 miles

1:02

13:01 average pace 

Lake Mountain Love

Today Katherine and I went on a new adventure.  We met up with a group of folks known as Wasatch Mountain Wranglers in Sarratoga Springs to climb Lake Mountain.  It is rather steep and over 2,700' climb in just over 4 miles, making it nearly 8.5 miles round trip.  It was a beautiful and frosty cold morning.  The snow was deep and the footing difficult and slow going, but we were in good company and enjoyed the crisp winter morning.  

On our way out.  The flat white below the clouds in the distance is Utah Lake.  

Brrr!

Movin' on up!

A lot of climbing warranted a lot of pictures!

Fast Cory said it right, "Are we there yet!?"

Run!!!!

The last climb to the summit.

Nearly there!

Yes.  This may be crazy, alright!

Let me tell you, the view is worth every step of every mile!

Peak baggers!

Yay for gaiters!

What a fantastic way to start the day!  It doesn't get much better than this!  Aaaaand now I am beat!  Hello Epsom salt and Tiger Balm!

8.36 miles

2:24

17:17 average pace

Lap 1- Uphill: 25:30 average pace

Lap 2-Downhill 9:01 average pace